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The Kenmore Top 4: April 12, 2024

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In an effort to bring you the most up-to-date news, here is a short format newsletter highlighting the City of Kenmore’s top four news items of the week. 
*"Read the Top Four and enjoy your weekend in Kenmore!"*

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1 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/News/News/372/301 ]

*Hop On Board – This Caravan is Moving!
*"We’re picking up speed. Big things are happening.
"A few weeks ago, City Manager Rob Karlinsey sent out a “Hot Topics Coming Your Way” article and asked you to “hop in and buckle up.” What a difference a few weeks can make. Under the direction of the City Council, things are moving forward. Here’s an update to each of those hot topics. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/News/News/372/301 ] We hope you’re still buckled in; if not, it’s not too late to hop on board. Here’s the summary list of the hot topics:

"1. Affordable Housing"
"2. Imagine Housing/Habitat for Humanity affordable housing proposal on 181st Street "
"3. Human Services Needs Assessment"
"4. “The Docket”: State-mandated middle housing regulations, amendments to several elements of the comprehensive plan, cottage housing regulations, more tree protection regulations, and more."
"5. Love Where You Live Community Engagement Project"
"6. Lakepointe"
"7. Downtown"
"8. Financial Sustainability Plan"
"9. 2025-2026 Two-Year Budget"
"10. Capital Projects"
"11. Public Works Operations Center"
"12. Climate Action Plan"
"13. DEIA Strategic Plan and Five-Year Roadmap"

Read the full update. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/News/News/372/301 ]



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2 [ https://www.youtube.com/live/nPPySy_07dY?si=Q7VOds4hRLmNEmrg&t=2632 ]

*Human Services Needs Assessment Update and Upcoming Workshop*
The City of Kenmore recently conducted a needs assessment to learn more about what support systems our community needs to help residents through economic and personal crisis and provide opportunities for all Kenmore residents to thrive. The results will be used to develop guiding principles and funding priorities for human services grant funding, a four-year human services strategic plan, and workplan for the 2025-2026 biennium.

Among the important takeaways was that while there are human services available in the region, many of those in need have challenges in accessing those services, such as lack of awareness, not knowing how to access services, or transportation challenges in getting to those services. There are also services (such as healthcare, mental health treatment, and affordable housing) that have demand exceeding supply. Click here to see the City Council presentation [ https://www.youtube.com/live/nPPySy_07dY?si=Q7VOds4hRLmNEmrg&t=2632 ].

*Residents are invited to a Human Services Needs Assessment Workshop on May 6 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at City Hall,* to learn more and provide feedback on guiding principles, key findings, and draft funding priorities. The final needs assessment will be produced and presented to the City Council in May or June. 



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3 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/let-s-talk-kenmore-podcast ]

*Let's Talk Kenmore Podcast on New Streaming Platforms
*The City's new podcast, Let's Talk Kenmore, can now be found on major streaming platforms. You can listen to the podcast here:


* Apple [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-kenmore/id1739443278 ]
* Spotify [ https://open.spotify.com/show/6aDvRJ6ezUANhG3ON8CyMs?si=jB7dYjyXTjayM875waWpJg ]
* Amazon Music [ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2d1ede95-24de-4185-ad08-cfa0d0d5f96a/let ]
* YouTube [ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZEQA8WWEno5QtFkOwRYOgLrwZyCexJLv&si=nlR7hiJmeSHfYZsE ]
* City Website [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/let-s-talk-kenmore-podcast ]

Let’s Talk Kenmore [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/let-s-talk-kenmore-podcast ] is a lighthearted podcast aimed at connecting citizens to their local government and demystifying the role of government in the city of Kenmore. Have an idea for a podcast topic? Submit it here <aclifton@kenmorewa.gov>.



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4 [ https://www.safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-washington/ ]

*Kenmore Ranks #5 for Safewise Safest Cities
*Recently, Kenmore was ranked as the 5th safest city in Washington according to the annual Safewise Safest Cities report [ https://www.safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-washington/ ]. Safewise uses FBI crime statistics data and demographic information to rank cities in each state and across the country. The "safest" cities rankings are intended to highlight cities with low crime rates and ignite conversation and action around how to make all cities and communities safer. Thank you to the Kenmore Police, and to our residents, who work together to make Kenmore a thriving and safe community!

Interested in learning more about crime and safety updates in Kenmore?The City Council will have a public safety study session on Monday, April 22 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2338/102 ], which will also include an annual report from Kenmore's Police Chief, Brandon Moen. 



*More Kenmore News* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/city-news ]


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"*What's next on the agenda?*"


* The popular water feature in Town Square has been turned on for the sunny season! The water feature runs daily from 10am to 8pm for all to enjoy. 


* The next City Council meeting [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2335/102 ] is on Monday, April 15. View the agenda. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/254395/ ]


* To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, you are required to sign up ahead of time using the online form [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council/virtual-public-comment ]. 


* The next Coffee with Council [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2061/102?fsiteid=1&curm=4&cury=2024 ] is on Saturday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m.

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